District 1 candidates debate tax policy and leadership
Brown and Bell in Aiken County District 1 race clash over taxes and school funding. Brown cites lower county taxes and improved SAT scores while stressing open dialogue and continuity. Bell pushes tuition tax credits for nonpublic schooling and tighter control of administrator pay. Both back academic progress and question consent voting.
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Bell
Brown
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Wagener-Salley
Brown defends tax hike amid cuts and mandates
Brown argues board members also pay taxes but says state and federal cuts and unfunded mandates forced a tax increase. He notes the move was unpopular yet necessary for the overall education system's improvement.
John Brown seeks re election to Aiken County School Board
In his own words John Brown announces his bid for another term on the Aiken County School Board. He cites deep family ties to Area 4 schools and says progress comes from cooperation among students parents teachers and administration. He promises continued service and education improvements.
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Bell
Brown
Area 4
Wagener-Salley High School
Aiken County
John Brown
Bell's Stand on Taxes in School Board Race
Bell argues taxes must be lowered as the school board has raised taxes annually since 1998 when the Aiken County Legislative Delegation granted taxing authority. He cites a 15 mill increase as a trigger to run again, stressing fiscal autonomy concerns.
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Bell
Council of Conservative Citizens
Brown
Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken County
In Her Own Words: Aiken County School Board Candidate
A 71-year-old grandmother reflects on her near win in 1998 for Aiken County School Board District 2, noting district lines redrawn in 2002 delayed her bid. She blasts high administrator pay, underpaid teachers, and funds spent by educators, urging return to local control to improve schools without tax hikes.
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Aiken County
Greenville County
Barnwell County
Debates shape voters choice in second TV meeting
Kerry pledges not to raise taxes on households earning 200000 or less drawing a contrast with Bush who argues taxes would rise. Kerry touts budget balance and job growth while accusing Bush of historic deficits as they spar over Iraq policy and Supreme Court picks.
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Kerry
Bush
Charles Gibson
Iraq
Gibson
Tony Blair
United States
George Washington
Ronald Reagan
Supreme Court
Osama bin Laden
Huskie dog Missy gets leg removal after severe infection
Missy the dog at Molly's Militia required surgery to remove a severely infected hind leg. Vets expected poor odds, but Missy recovered quickly and now hops on three legs. The group screens adopters. call 279 7003 or visit mollysmilitia.org for details.
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Molly
Missy
Vance
Hephzibah
Barbie
van der Linden
Bruce Gradous
Gradous
Sarella Wolff
Audubon Circle
Mollysmilitia.org
Volunteers Return to Site of LPGA Tournament Shuttle Hub
Tthe transportation tent bustles during tournament days as volunteers coordinate shuttle routes and breaks. Talmadge LeGrand, an Edgefield native and retired highway officer, has driven shuttles for four years and enjoys outdoors, golf, and meeting people.
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LPGA
Kobasiar
Talmadge LeGrand
8.C
Edgefield
LeGrand
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Silver Bluff
AI Cellular
Augusta Mall
Dillard
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Weement
Credit
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Num Tomo
Alltel Wireless
U.S
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Huskie
Jeremy Schoolfield
Jschoolfield
Schoolfield
Pat Roberts
Woodside Realty
Silver Bluff Rd
Aikensc.com
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Woodsideplantation
Mee A
Aiken Center For the Arts
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